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The Perth weather is expected to be kind to players and fans for the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium. This Ashes is one of the most highly anticipated down under in recent memory, with a lively pitch expected for the series opener.
According to weatherzone, conditions will be fine for the majority of the Test despite a slight chance of showers on the opening two days. The weather will be comfortable across the match with temperatures in the mid-20s.
Perth weather for 1st Ashes Test between Australia and England
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasts a mostly sunny day and top of 27 degrees for day one. Weatherzone says low pressure in the eastern part of Western Australia could bring showers across southern parts of the state. However, Perth should have mostly clear skies.
“But Perth’s wettest weather tends to arrive via cold fronts from the southwest, so while Optus Stadium could potentially see a drop or two and even a brief thunderstorm in the afternoon, expect mostly clear skies,” read weatherzone’s article.
BOM forecasts possible showers on days two and three, but chances are low. Also, if there is any rain, only 1-3mm is expected.
So, there should be plenty of play on a pitch tipped to behave similarly to the Australia-India Test last year. 17 wickets fell on day one before the track eased out on days two and three.
However, cracks opened up as the match went on. It is common in Perth as teams batting first have won all five Tests at Optus Stadium so far. Batting last could be tricky depending on which day the fourth innings begins.
Curator Isaac McDonald said the pitch for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test is one they will aim to replicate.
“I think last year (is the one to replicate). Albeit, 50 per cent of the wickets fell on day one, the characteristics of that pitch were pretty close,” McDonald said to CODE Sports.
“I reflect on that Test match. There were hundreds and there were five-fers. I mean, that’s a really nice kind of reflection that I look back on.”
Australia will be without Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood for the first Test. England fans and pundits are hopeful that this is their time. A win in Perth is seen as crucial in England’s chances of holding the urn for the first time since 2017/18.
